Key Facts

Remote From:

Full time

English

Hard Skills

Bank Compliance Commercial Banking Compliance Management Regulatory Compliance Contract Management Examination Of Legal Documents Regulatory Compliance Corporate Governance Operational Risk Management Compliance Management +5 more

Other Skills

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People Management
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Communication
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Analytical Skills
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Leadership
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Negotiation
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Personal Integrity
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Decisiveness

Roles & Responsibilities

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Law; admission to the Bar preferred.
5-10 years of legal and compliance experience in the banking or financial industry, including leadership roles.
In-depth knowledge of Cambodian financial regulations, AML/CFT laws, and corporate law.
Strong analytical, communication, and negotiation skills; leadership and people management; fluency in Khmer and English (written and verbal); high integrity and sound judgment.

Requirements:

Lead development and maintenance of compliance programs in line with Cambodian laws and regulations (NBC, AML/CFT); ensure policies and controls are current.
Provide legal counsel on banking operations, commercial transactions, contracts, litigation, and corporate governance; draft and review legal documents, policies, and procedures to mitigate risks.
Act as primary liaison with regulatory bodies such as the National Bank of Cambodia and other government authorities; monitor and interpret new legislation; assess impact and ensure timely implementation.
Oversee internal audits and risk assessments related to compliance; train and advise senior management and staff on legal and compliance obligations; ensure timely and accurate reporting of operational risks.

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Job description

Job Summary:
The Head of Legal and Compliance is responsible for overseeing all legal, regulatory, and compliance matters within the bank. This leadership role ensures that the bank operates within the law, follows internal policies, and maintains high standards of corporate governance, risk management, and regulatory reporting

Key Responsibilities

Review internal policies, manuals, guidelines, and processes to ensure alignment and compliance to those at the Group and local regulators.
Provide legal counsel and support on a wide range of issues, including banking operations, commercial transactions, contracts, litigation, and corporate governance.
Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of compliance programs aligned with Cambodian laws and regulations (NBC, AML/CFT, etc.).
Act as the primary liaison with regulatory bodies such as the National Bank of Cambodia and other government authorities.
Monitor and interpret new legislation and regulatory developments, assessing the impact on the bank and ensuring timely implementation.
Review and draft legal documents, contracts, policies, and procedures to mitigate legal risks. Oversee internal audits and risk assessments related to compliance.

Train and advise senior management and staff on legal and compliance obligations.
Ensure all operational risks are reported in a timely and accurate manner.
Represent the bank in legal proceedings, negotiations, and disputes when required.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Law; admission to the BAR is preferred.
Minimum 510 years of legal and compliance experience in the banking or financial industry, including leadership roles.
In-depth knowledge of Cambodian financial regulations, AML/CFT laws, and corporate law.
Strong analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.
Leadership & people management skills
Fluency in Khmer and English (both written and verbal).
High integrity and sound judgment